Because you like Laura Roslin in Battlestar Galactica

Sydney Novak claims she’s “not special,” but her self-reportedly average life changes quickly once she begins to develop powers she can’t control. See them in I Am Not Okay With This.

Claire Standish is a popular, perfect princess who's deeper than she seems. See them in The Breakfast Club.

The brilliant Mona Vanderwaal is proof that undergoing an "extreme makeover" isn't always a good thing. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Beth March is the glue that holds her family together. See them in Little Women.

A free-spirited girl, Kim doesn't judge by appearances. See them in Edward Scissorhands.

Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.

Norma Bates may look like a harmless housewife, but don't let that fool you. See them in Bates Motel.

Tattoos, bad boys, and heroin: Jane Margolis is learning that some vices are more dangerous than others. See them in Breaking Bad.

Whether he's performing "illusions" or running the family business, one thing is certain: Gob Bluth will screw it up. See them in Arrested Development.

A ruthless militant, Raza will do anything to take down Tony Stark. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ava may just be the perfect woman. So long as she can pass a Turing test. See them in Ex Machina.

Strong-willed Norah Silverberg isn't willing to be the goody bag at anyone's pity party. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.